The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Fairlie

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Fairlie

Moderate

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Fairlie

03:30

49.3km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.8 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.73 km

Beach

4.24 km

The Pencil Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

In the early 1900s the local council ran a competition to design a statue here. The winner was a bronze statue of King Alexaner pointing out to sea. Unfortunately it was too expensive so thy build this pencil instead...

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6.59 km

Nardini Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Restaurant

"Scotland's most famous café, restaurant & ice cream parlour... since 1935". Most, if not all the locals will recommend trying Nardini's ice cream - they have a huuuge choice! You …

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6.67 km

Magnus the Viking Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The 16 feet tall steel statue of Magnus the Viking was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the the Battle of Largs in 1263 when the Scots …

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22.2 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Lake

Loch Thom is now a reservoir that has supplied water to the town of Greenock since 1827. The loch is also used for sport fishing and is popular for walking and cycling.

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22.5 km

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe open for drinks, snacks and lunches.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am–8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8am–8pm

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22.7 km

The Kelly Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice remote path which makes it feel like you are miles from anywhere!

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27.5 km

Ditch Crossing on the Moorland Trail

Highlight • Bridge

42.2 km

Largs Seafront

Highlight • Beach

lots of options to fuel up before leaving towards Glasgow route or Greenock. Moreover another option would be a short ferry to Isle of Cumbrae, which has a nice cycle friendly 10 mile circumnavigation of island.

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